Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog
Office Technology
3 to 4½ Semester Program OptionsProgram Coordinator and Instructor: Larson
Instructors: Campbell, Enos, Ketterman, Priddy, Spinner, Stroud and
Staff
Four certificate options and three Associate of Applied Science Degrees which require 52-90 credits as listed below are available. Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for OT 100 and OT 101. They will not be required to attend the initial semester. Course exemption may be granted on the basis of meeting course objectives. Program length will vary depending on the student's academic qualifications at time of acceptance.
A grade of "C" or better in all courses of a chosen option is required for graduation. If a "C" or better is not achieved in a required class, the student may repeat the class only one time.
Accounting Clerk
(3 Semesters)Required Courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 cr OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 149 Accounting Clerk Office Applications 2 cr OT 151 Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills 3 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr Total 52 cr
Administrative Office Technology
(3 Semesters)Required Courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboarding Skillbuilding 1 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 cr OT 151 Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills 3 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr OT 176 Desktop Publishing/ Multimedia 1-3 cr Total 56 cr
Legal Office Technology
(2 to 3 Semesters)Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 cr OT 152 Legal Terminology and Office Procedures 7 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr Total 57 cr
Medical Office Technology
(3 Semesters)Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr HO 106 Medical Terminology 2 cr HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 cr HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 4 cr HO 204 Medical Transcriptions 4 cr HO 205 CPT and Alternative Care Records 3 cr Total 57 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Office Technology
(4 to 4½ Semesters)Required Courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 115 Practicum 1-3 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 cr OT 151 Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills 3 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr OT 176 Desktop Publishing/ Multimedia 1-3 cr OT 199 Special Topics 1-8 cr OT 201 Office Resources Management 3 cr MANT 121 Essentials of Management 3 cr MANT 240 Legal Environment 3 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr Total 90 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Legal Office Technology
(4½ Semesters)Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 115 Practicum 1-3 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 cr OT 152 Legal Terminology and Office Procedures 7 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr OT 202 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing 3 cr MANT 121 Essentials of Management 3 cr MANT 240 Legal Environment 3 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr POLS 101 Introduction to American Government 3 cr COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr Total 86 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Office Technology
(4½ Semesters)Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr OT 115 Practicum 1-3 cr OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 3 cr OT 144 Document Processing 3 cr OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 cr OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr HO 105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 cr HO 106 Medical Terminology 2 cr HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 cr HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 cr HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 4 cr HO 204 Medical Transcriptions 4 cr HO 205 CPT & Alternative Care Records 3 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr Total 90 cr
Courses
Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for OT 100 and OT 101 and will not be required to attend the initial semester.For course descriptions of the academic course required A.A.S. degrees see the College of Arts and Sciences.
OT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical
skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also,
for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the
quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes
development and application of equations and
problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical
thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.
OT 115 Practicum 1-3 credits (variable). This is a pass/no pass course designed to offer students on-the-job experience through internships, cooperative training, externships, workstudy, or other on-site work experience modalities. Permission by instructor is required.
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 credits. This course is designed to provide the foundation for effective business communications. The focus will be on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the established standards of usage while emphasizing their importance in the business world.
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 credits. This course is designed to provide communication skills necessary to speak and write clearly in business environment. The course will focus on proofreading, editing, composition, oral and listening communications, basic research, and employment methods. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a "C" grade or better.
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 credits. Covers the entire bookkeeping cycle for sole proprietorship bookkeeping. Includes journalizing, posting, financial statements, payroll and closing procedures.
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 credits. Concentrated use of transcribing unit; advanced transcription from recorded media on all types of business correspondence, forms and reports. Composition of business documents. PREREQ: OT 118, 119 and 144.
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 credits. Review of basic mathematics with emphasis on application of basic mathematical models to assist in business decision-making.
OT 131 Shorthand I 3 credits. Introduction to the principles of shorthand, including the shorthand alphabet, brief forms and phrasing. Develops the student's ability to read shorthand and to take dictation at a minimum of 50 words per minute.
OT 132 Shorthand II 3 credits. Puts shorthand theory to work to build speed and accuracy in dictation and transcription. Student should achieve a minimum speed of 80 words per minute. PREREQ: OT 131. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 144.
OT 140 Keyboard Skill Building 1 credit. This is a Pass/No Pass class designed to enhance student's keyboarding skills. Emphasis is on mastering the keyboard, developing good keyboarding techniques, and building speed and accuracy. PREREQ: 25 nwam.
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 credits. This is a Pass/No Pass tutorial class covering the keyboard and basic typing skills. Develops the student's ability to type at a minimum rate of 35 net words a minute.
OT 144 Document Processing 3 credits. This course builds basic word processing competencies. Emphasis is placed on learning word precessing functions, developing basic formatting skills, and learning document production such as letters, memos, reports, and table functions. Participants will develop competency with hands-on experience utilizing word processing software. PREREQ: 25 nwam.
OT 145 Advanced Document Processing 3 credits. This course emphasizes advanced word processing proficiency and focuses on productivity and mailability in document production. Emphasis is also placed on work habits and communication skills. PREREQ: OT 144.
OT 149 Accounting Clerk Office Applications 2 credits. Course in which student creates and prepares financial documents covering payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial statements. Applies job search techniques. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a "C" grade or better; 120,123,144 and 170. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 131 and OT 151.
OT 151 Office Procedures and Interpersonal Skills 3 credits. This course prepares student for office duties and responsibilities, develops interpersonal skills, and explores career opportunities. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a "C" grade or better. PREREQ: OT 144
OT 152 Legal Terminology and Office Procedures 7 credits. Prepares students to handle legal dictation and transcription, to set up legal files and business records, to execute legal forms and to follow through on procedures relating to a wide variety of actions. This course is offered in the spring semester only. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better; and OT 131. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 119, 122; and 145.
OT 170 Introduction to Computers 3 credit. This course is designed to provide the student with basic concepts, vocabulary, and working knowledge required to use a computer. The class will consist of weekly lectures/labs utilizing computers to understand concepts, operating systems, and software application such as word processing, database, spreadsheets, E-mail/Internet, and integrated projects that are used in the business environment. PREREQ: 25 nwam
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 credits. This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to experience hands-on microcomputer bookkeeping procedures, generate reports, and analyze financial statements. PREREQ: OT 120 and 144 or permission of instructor.
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 credits. This course is designed to acquaint users with the process of using personal computers to utilize spreadsheet analysis, graphics, and database management. PREREQ: OT 170 and 144.
OT 174 Records Management 3 credits. This course covers basic filing methods and the storage, protection, retrieval, use, and disposal of records in the form of paper documents, computer disks or tapes, or microforms. PREREQ: OT 144 and 170.
OT 175 Computer Applications I 3 credits. This course is designed to allow students to complete simulated projects utilizing a variety of computer applications. Permission of instructor is required.
OT 176 Desktop Publishing/Multimedia 1-3 credits (variable). This course introduces the student to the use of presentation software to format documents including brochures, catalogs, newsletters, advertisements, forms, and to make multimedia presentations, etc. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 145.
OT 199 Special Topics 1-8 credits. This course is designed to address the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.
OT 201 Office Resources Managements 3 credits. This course will provide students with tools for supervising people and technology in the rapidly changing office. This course is intended to improve students' promotability in the office environment and will cover the use of management and presentation software. Other areas of focus will be on the selection of software and hardware, troubleshooting and basic computer/network maintenance, and improving quality and productivity in the office. PREREQ: OT 151 or permission of instructor.
OT 202 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing 3 credits. This course will utilize the use of law references and computerized research tools to develop research skills for the legal office assistant in the preparation of briefs, memoranda, and other documents relative to the law office environment. PREREQ: OT 152 or permission of instructor.
HO 105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 credits. Introduction to allied health careers emphasizing the interrelationships and the team approach to health care.
HO 106 Medical Terminology 2 credits. Body systems approach to theory and application of medical terms including anatomical, pathological, surgical and diagnostic as well as appropriate abbreviations.
HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles and application of law to health care organizations and personnel, standards of care and liability; covers tort, contract and statutory law.
HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing the International Classification of Diseases. PREREQ: HO 106.
HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 4 credits. Specialized preparation for work in medical offices, hospitals, clinics, insurance offices and public health agencies. Theory as well as manual and computer applications for scheduling, insurance form preparation and review, day sheets and periodic reports.
HO 204 Medical Transcription 4 credits. Transcription of a wide variety of medical reports including History & Physical, Discharge Summaries, Operative Reports, Consultations, Emergency Room, Obstetrics, Pathology, Autopsy, Radiology and others. PREREQ: HO 106.
HO 205 CPT and Alternative Care Records 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing Physician's Current Procedural Terminology in conjunction with documentation standards, format and content of alternative care records. PREREQ: HO 106.
MANT 121 Essentials of Management 3 credits. This is an introductory course in management theory and practice. Management is presented as a discipline as well as a process. Major topic areas will include the evolution and scope of management, decision making, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The international aspects of management will also be considered.
MANT 240 Legal Environment 3 credits. This course IS NOT designed to make anyone a lawyer nor is it designed to make anyone a legal expert. All that this course proposes to do is to make people in all areas of business aware of the dangers that do exist and to help them to know when competent legal advice becomes necessary.
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